The Morgan Silver Dollar, first introduced in 1878, is considered one of the most iconic silver coins in United States history. Named after its designer, George T. Morgan, these coins were produced from 1878 to 1904 and again in 1921. Right now, 1879-S Morgan Silver Dollar Coins are available for purchase at BullionMax.

Coin Highlights:

• Comes with protective plastic slabs!
• 2nd issue of Morgan Dollar Coins!
• Final mintage of 9,110,000 coins from San Francisco!
• Limited availability of certified coins!
• Contains .7734 Troy oz of actual silver content.
• The face value of $1 (USD) is fully backed by the US government.
• Graded Mint State 64 by the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation.
• On the obverse is a bust of Lady Liberty.
• The reverse includes the heraldic eagle.
• Bears an S mint mark from the San Francisco Mint.

The 1879-S Morgan Silver Dollar is the second issue of this well-known coin. The coins were minted in several locations that year, including the Philadelphia Mint, Carson City Mint, New Orleans Mint, and the San Francisco Mint. San Francisco produced 9,110,000 of these coins, making them an important part of the series.

All 1879-S Morgan Silver Dollar Coins available at BullionMax are in Mint State 64 condition. These coins show average luster for their age and strike. There may be several small contact marks or one or two moderate to heavy marks on the coins, as well as a few small hairlines.

The obverse of the 1879-S Morgan Silver Dollar features a left-profile relief of Lady Liberty. Designed by George Morgan in 1878, she is shown wearing a Phrygian cap, a coronet crown, and a laurel wreath, with 13 stars surrounding her.

On the reverse of the 1879-S Morgan Dollar Coin, the heraldic eagle is depicted in front-facing relief. The eagle’s wings are spread wide, and it holds both an olive branch and arrows in its talons, with an oak and laurel wreath flanking it.

If you have any questions when you buy silver, feel free to contact BullionMax customer service at 800-729-3202. Our team is also available online using our web chat and email address.